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...into the opening that people can not step on the enclosure are for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. l The equipment has not work well or you can be ...pour any add-on the equipment should be obtained from overheating. Replace only with your place of purchase or local distributor. Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from the user's manual, please contact your system and no solution can not get the...
...into the opening that people can not step on the enclosure are for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. l The equipment has not work well or you can be ...pour any add-on the equipment should be obtained from overheating. Replace only with your place of purchase or local distributor. Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from the user's manual, please contact your system and no solution can not get the...
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... Derivation Procedure 2-3 Thermal Issue for CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout...
... Derivation Procedure 2-3 Thermal Issue for CPU 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout...
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BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 vi ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-11 USB Connectors 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 2-12 Audio Port Connectors 2-...
BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 vi ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 2-9 Back Panel 2-10 Mouse Connector 2-10 Keyboard Connector 2-11 USB Connectors 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 2-12 Audio Port Connectors 2-...
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... Features 3-18 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-22 Integrated Peripherals 3-24 PC Health Status 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing...
... Features 3-18 PNP/PCI Configurations 3-22 Integrated Peripherals 3-24 PC Health Status 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control 3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password 3-30 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults 3-31 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing...
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... (Rear * 4/ Front * 2) Audio † RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio LAN †VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management ...Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension †ATX Form Factor: 30.5...
... (Rear * 4/ Front * 2) Audio † RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio LAN †VIA VT6103 LAN controller BIOS † The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management ...Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension †ATX Form Factor: 30.5...
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...functions z Auto Search - Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. z Exit - After the installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner... of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. Allows you to view the last ...
...functions z Auto Search - Searches for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. z Exit - After the installation, the "MSI Live Monitor" icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the MSI Web site. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner... of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. Allows you to view the last ...
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Testing onboard memory size. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or ... fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to RAM for mainboard without bluetooth connector (2 ports) D-Bracket™ 2 Description...
Testing onboard memory size. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use the feature to detect if there are any problems or ... fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to help users understand their system. The 4 LEDs can use graphic signal display to RAM for mainboard without bluetooth connector (2 ports) D-Bracket™ 2 Description...
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... all ISA. Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-7 Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. BIOS Sign On - Getting Started Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Boot Attempt - Testing Base and Extended Memory - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking...
... all ISA. Initializing Hard Drive Controller - Initializing Floppy Drive Controller - Operating System Booting 1-7 Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. BIOS Sign On - Getting Started Red Green D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Boot Attempt - Testing Base and Extended Memory - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking...
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... site. Updates the drivers online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Updates the BIOS online. To use the function, you don't need to start the update process. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live VGA Driver - z Live...
... site. Updates the drivers online. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is displayed. Updates the BIOS online. To use the function, you don't need to start the update process. Click the desired button to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. z Live VGA Driver - z Live...
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MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is set the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. ...motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS...
MSI Reminds You... Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of the motherboard is set the clock frequency for CPU clock frequency of CPU. ...motherboard is installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in Chapter 3. Replacing the CPU While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply's power cord from overheating. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS...
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MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE... a Slave drive. IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices.
MSI Reminds You... IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can connect a Master and a Slave drive. If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE... a Slave drive. IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to Slave mode by hard disk vendors for future BIOS) and other devices.
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... show a warning message on the screen. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-24 To clear the warning, you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the...
... show a warning message on the screen. GND 2 CINTRU 1 JCI1 2-24 To clear the warning, you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you must configure the setting through the...
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...interface specification designed for ATX family motherboards. The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. Its main processing is a specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27... It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make sure...
...interface specification designed for ATX family motherboards. The mainboard supports 4x/8x 1.5V AGP card. Its main processing is a specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. CNR is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's chipset. 2-27... It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make sure...
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BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to change the default settings for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to run SETUP. You want to configure the system for customized features. 3-1
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...-ROM DRIVE 40X M [Up/Dn] Select [RETURN] Boot[ESC] cancel The boot menu will boot from by too quickly for you to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The system will list all... First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Select the one you want to boot from the selected device. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will not make changes to...
...-ROM DRIVE 40X M [Up/Dn] Select [RETURN] Boot[ESC] cancel The boot menu will boot from by too quickly for you to respond in the BIOS setup utility, so next time when you power on the system, it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. The system will list all... First Boot Device You are allowed to select the 1st boot device without entering the BIOS setup utility by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Select the one you want to boot from the selected device. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will not make changes to...
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...Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for Option Page Setup Menu Load Optimized defaults Save all devices and the system, while... the best system performance but may affect the system stability. 3-3 Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Default Settings The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of the screen. The on the right-hand side Select the item Jumps to the Exit ...
...Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is displayed at the bottom of default settings: the BIOS Setup and High Performance defaults. BIOS Setup defaults provide stable performance settings for Option Page Setup Menu Load Optimized defaults Save all devices and the system, while... the best system performance but may affect the system stability. 3-3 Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Default Settings The BIOS setup program contains two kinds of the screen. The on the right-hand side Select the item Jumps to the Exit ...
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Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in ... Use this menu for power management. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to setup the items of AMI® special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in ... Use this menu for power management. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to specify your system supports PnP/PCI. 3-4 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
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.... 3-5 Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.... BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. PC Health Status This ...
.... 3-5 Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Load BIOS Setup Defaults Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Save & Exit Setup Save changes to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.... BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system performance operations. PC Health Status This ...
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... to set the system to the date that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. System Date This allows you to highlight the item you want (usually the current date). Each category includes none, one or more setup items. ... from Sun to select the hard disk drive type. year The year can be adjusted by users. The specifi- 3-6 The format is . MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS FEATURES menu are divided into 9 categories. The time format is . Read-only. Primary/Secondary IDE Master...
... to set the system to the date that you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to 31 can be keyed by BIOS. System Date This allows you to highlight the item you want (usually the current date). Each category includes none, one or more setup items. ... from Sun to select the hard disk drive type. year The year can be adjusted by users. The specifi- 3-6 The format is . MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS FEATURES menu are divided into 9 categories. The time format is . Read-only. Primary/Secondary IDE Master...
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...options: Disabled and Enabled. This feature only protects the boot sector, not the whole hard disk. 3-7 der Windows and DOS, or Disabled un- MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup cation of floppy drives installed. Type Select how to set the Virus Warning feature for a hard disk > 512 MB un- Modes mance ...;. der Netware and UNIX Block Mode Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance Fast Programmed I/O Select Auto to your selection. When Enabled, BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is to set the...
...options: Disabled and Enabled. This feature only protects the boot sector, not the whole hard disk. 3-7 der Windows and DOS, or Disabled un- MSI Reminds You... BIOS Setup cation of floppy drives installed. Type Select how to set the Virus Warning feature for a hard disk > 512 MB un- Modes mance ...;. der Netware and UNIX Block Mode Select Auto to enhance the hard disk performance Fast Programmed I/O Select Auto to your selection. When Enabled, BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is to set the...